Gore District mayor Ben Bell made history in October last year when, at the age of 23, he was voted in as the country’s youngest ever mayor.  

But his tenure has been fraught with scandal and conflict so far, with his relationship with his chief executive Stephen Parry deteriorating to the point a mediator had to be called in. 

For this special bonus, Georgina is joined by NZ Herald Christchurch senior reporter, Kurt Bayer, to discuss what has happened here, this week's extraordinary meeting and what happens next. 

Gore District mayor Ben Bell made history in October last year when, at the age of 23, he was voted in as the country’s youngest ever mayor.  
But his tenure has been fraught with scandal and conflict so far, with his relationship with his chief executive Stephen Parry deteriorating to the point a mediator had to be called in. 
For this special bonus, Georgina is joined by NZ Herald Christchurch senior reporter, Kurt Bayer, to discuss what has happened here, this week's extraordinary meeting and what happens next.

Each Friday, NZ Herald Deputy Political Editor Thomas Coughlan covers off the biggest political news in New Zealand, going behind the headlines and giving the inside perspective direct from the Beehive, featuring interviews with politicians, press gallery reporters and economic and political experts.

And join us every month for a Local Edition episode with Georgina Campbell, looking at the biggest concerns from a local government level. 

You can find more politics news at nzherald.co.nz/politics/

Each Friday, NZ Herald Deputy Political Editor Thomas Coughlan covers off the biggest political news in New Zealand, going behind the headlines and giving the inside perspective direct from the Beehive, featuring interviews with politicians, press gallery reporters and economic and political experts.
And join us every month for a Local Edition episode with Georgina Campbell, looking at the biggest concerns from a local government level.  You can find more politics news at nzherald.co.nz/politics/

Each Friday, NZ Herald Senior Political Reporter Thomas Coughlan covers off the biggest political news in New Zealand, going behind the headlines and giving the inside perspective direct from the Beehive, featuring interviews with politicians, press...